Purine

C₅H₄N₄

IUPAC: 7H-Purine

CAS: 120-73-0

Overview

Purine is the parent compound of adenine and guanine, two of the five nucleobases in DNA and RNA. Purines are metabolized to uric acid in humans.

Composition

Element	Symbol	Atoms	Atomic Mass
Hydrogen	H	4	1.0080
Carbon	C	5	12.0110
Nitrogen	N	4	14.0070

Elemental Composition

Hydrogen ×4

3.4%

Carbon ×5

50.0%

Nitrogen ×4

46.6%

Uses

• Pharmaceutical research
• Biochemistry

Fun Facts

✦ Uric acid, the end product of purine metabolism, causes gout when it accumulates

Structure

SMILES

C1=C2C(=NC=N1)N=CN2

Properties

Type: organic
State: solid
Molar Mass: 120.11 g/mol
Melting Point: 214.0 °C
Solubility: 5 g/L at 20°C

Molecular Descriptors

Exact Mass: 120.0436
XLogP: -0.4
TPSA: 54.5 Å²
H-Bond Donors: 1
H-Bond Acceptors: 3
Rotatable Bonds: 0
Heavy Atoms: 9
Complexity: 105.0

Related Compounds

1,2-Dichloroethane

C₂H₄Cl₂

1,3-Butadiene

C₄H₆

1,4-Dioxane

C₄H₈O₂

1-Butanol

C₄H₁₀O

2-Propanol

C₃H₈O

Acetaldehyde

CH₃CHO

Acetamide

C₂H₅NO

Acetic Anhydride

C₄H₆O₃

Acetone

(CH₃)₂CO

Acetonitrile

C₂H₃N

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Purine?

Purine (C₅H₄N₄) is a organic compound with the IUPAC name 7H-Purine.

What is the molecular weight of Purine?

Purine has a molar mass of 120.11 g/mol.

What state is Purine at room temperature?

Purine is a solid at room temperature.

Is Purine organic or inorganic?

Purine is classified as an organic compound.

What elements make up Purine?

Purine (C₅H₄N₄) is composed of Hydrogen (H), Carbon (C), Nitrogen (N).